Internet Explorer 11 no longer has the familiar Compatibility View button next to the URL. This is how you can still use Compatibility View without the button.

5 Steps total

Step 1: Go to the site that needs Compatibility View enabled.

Using Internet Explorer 11, access the site that will need Compatibility View enabled.

Step 2: Access Tools.

In the upper-right corner of the browser, click on Tools.

Step 3: Choose Compatibility View settings.

After clicking Tools, the tool menu will open. Click on the third option from the bottom "Compatibility View settings."

Step 4: Add the site.

Since you are already on the site in question, the website's URL will be listed next to the Add button. Simply click the Add button to add the site to your Compatibility View list.

Step 5: Click the Closed button.

After clicking Closed, the website will refresh in Compatibility View. The site will also load into Compatibility View on all future visits to the site as long as it remains in the Compatibility View list.

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Good info. I just recently had to deploy a list of trusted sites via GPO for a few sites that were having issues printing in IE 10 and 11. Saved me the trouble of having to go to each machine and configure compatibility.